Diesel Technician

Diesel MechanicJoin Our Community of Food People!Basic Purpose: To provide a safe and reliable fleet by performing preventative maintenance and proper repairs on all fleet equipment.Currently offering a $5,000 retention bonus!Tool allowance included to support your trade.Our Diesel Mechanics start at $26.00 to $28.00 per hour depending on experience!Benefits include:401K with 2% automatic company contribution plus company match up to an additional 6%Medical Benefits Start Day One!Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision for Family Coverage.Paid vacation time, sick, and personal time.Employee uniforms provided.Strong Safety Culture, newer equipment, and excellent local leadership.Schedule:Sunday- Thursday 11pm-7:30amEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Perform preventative maintenance within DOT standards.Complete all required repairs on diesel equipment (i.e., tractors, trailers, bobtails, lift gates, etc.).Take directions from and assist senior technicians with repairs.Utilize fleet maintenance system tablet to fully document equipment repair and parts used.Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with workplace safety rules/regulations and government guidelines.Willingness and capacity to assume increased responsibility and certifications.Other duties as assigned by manager.Supervision:N/ARelationships:Internal: All Fleet Technicians, Drivers, Coordinators and ManagerExternal: N/AWork Environment:Onsite: The associate in this role is expected to perform assigned responsibilities inside a US Foods maintenance facility.Ability to work flexible schedule.Must be willing to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions.Minimum Qualifications:Must have 1 year of verifiable hands-on experience as a heavy-duty commercial diesel mechanic.Must furnish own personal hand tools.Able to read and write legibly (e.g., to attend trainings, hold conversations, receive safety and job-related coaching, and enter information on reports if needed); basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, divide).Education:High school diploma or equivalent required.Preferred Qualifications:Valid Class A CDL license and DOT certificationExperience with Maximo fleet maintenance systemPrevious mechanical and PM program experienceExperience using fleet maintenance softwareWelding abilityPhysical Qualifications:Job requires worker to:Frequency:Stand: ContinuouslyWalk: ContinuouslyDrive Vehicle: FrequentlySit: FrequentlyLift:1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently11-20 lbs (Light): Frequently21-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently51-100 lbs (Heavy): FrequentlyOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OccasionallyCarry:1-10 lbs (Sedentary): Frequently11-20 lbs (Light): Frequently21-50 lbs (Medium): Frequently51-100 lbs (Heavy): OccasionallyOver 100 lbs (Very Heavy): OccasionallyPush/Pull 1: FrequentlyClimb/Balance 2: FrequentlyStoop/Squat: FrequentlyKneel: FrequentlyBend: FrequentlyReach Above Shoulder: FrequentlyTwist: FrequentlyGrasp Objects 3: FrequentlyManipulate Objects 4: FrequentlyManual Dexterity 5: Frequently1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between $26.00 -$28.00. This role may also receive overtime compensation & retention bonus.Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: – Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/ Age/Genetic Information /Protected Veteran/Disability Status***